I-130: Petition for Alien Relative
Used by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to establish a relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States.
45 minutes
to complete
$535
filing fee
6 fields
to fill out
What Each Field Means
Petitioner's Legal Name
Your complete legal name as it appears on your birth certificate or naturalization certificate.
Tip: Write your name exactly as it appears on your passport or green card. Do not use nicknames.
Date of Birth
Your date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format.
Tip: Use the format Month/Day/Year. Example: 03/15/1990.
Country of Birth
The country where you were born.
Tip: Use the country name at the time of your birth. If the country has changed names, use the current name.
U.S. Citizenship Status
Your current immigration status in the United States.
Tip: Select whether you are a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
Beneficiary's Legal Name
The full legal name of the relative you are petitioning for.
Tip: Write the name exactly as shown on their passport or travel document.
Relationship to Beneficiary
Your family relationship to the person you are petitioning for.
Tip: Select the family relationship. This determines the visa category and processing time.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using a nickname instead of legal name
Not including middle name
Spelling errors
Using DD/MM/YYYY format instead of MM/DD/YYYY
Typos in the year
Using city name instead of country
Using abbreviations
Selecting wrong status
Not knowing your exact status
Name doesn't match passport
Missing middle name
Selecting incorrect relationship category
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